Long term care social worker vs nursing home social worker

Differences between long term care social worker and nursing home social worker duties and responsibilities

Long term care social worker example responsibilities.

• Respond to and assist in behavioral codes working as a team member to successfully manage patient using methods obtain in CPI training
• Skil care SNF / rehabilitation and ICF LTC residents.
• Refer the patient or family member to the local Medicaid office to coordinate with the staff regarding eligibility for Medicaid.
• Perform assessments/social history upon admission to better understand the patient's needs and personal circumstances as they relate to their rehabilitation.
• Assist patients with passive and active ROM exercises to promote mobility and steady gait.
• Analyze psychological / psycho-social evaluations, IEP's, and medical histories within a referral packet to determine eligibility.

Nursing home social worker example responsibilities.

• Assist resident and families with Medicaid applications, as well as, assist with Medicare.
• Assist residents with Medicaid applications and coordinate related appointments.
• Counsele veterans and Medi-Cal clients individually to provide behavioral interventions in order to address their anxiety, depression and anger.
• Conduct unannounce alternating monthly visits with CNH and monthly visits with RCH.